Extract of a letter on Halifax voyage and ship battles
A June dispatch from Halifax details Vice Admiral Vandeput's report of engagements with French and Spanish privateers, including captures near Charles Town and Saintes, the loss of La Seine, and the sinking of the Pique. It praises captain Milne and officers aboard the Jason and La Seine, notes heavy casualties, and lists ships involved from Liverpool, Philadelphia, New York, and Bermuda routes.
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Rabealty Orryez
Vandeput
Halifax
Ewan Nepean
Fia
Halifax Harbour
The
S.E
Hind
Achooner
Caraguay
Baltimore
J'opaze
Charles
Larcom
Phetis
Rover
New'Providence
Lord
Milne
la Seine
Tam
Naval Action Report on Pique and Seine Duel 1798
The document recounts the loss of His Majesty's ship Pique after engaging the French frigate Seine near Breton Passage on July 30. It lists killed and wounded aboard Pique, praises officers and crew, and notes Seine suffered little damage while the prize was secured with assistance from the Saint Philippe. Includes later lists of killed and wounded and a bankruptcy notice.
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Jason
Portius Breton
Chace
Saintes
de la Trenche
la Seine
le Capitaine
Brejot
L’isle de France
L’orient
Charles Inglis
Milne
Anthony Richard
Robotier
Diell Phtty
Ribouleau
Newman
Stopford
C. Cuarces Straxine
Najefty
Stirling
Lee
Devonshire
Watson
Donald
Edween
Piorerizo
Davidins
Lord Bridport
Kbstic
Rebels Retrench and Mail Delays Reflect Irish Skirmishes
A Dublin bound mail from Saturday notes rebel setbacks after a defeat near the White Heap in Wicklow. Rebels retreat to Carrickrun in Wexford or Whelp Rock near Blessington as generals plan an enclosure. Reports say Cork and Galway coaches were stopped by armed rebels, prompting daytime departures and earlier letter drop-offs.
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Dublin
Wicklow
James Durr
Carrickrun
Wexford
Blesington
Naas
Kilcullen
Hacketstown
Rathdrum
Cork
Kill
Galway
Cloncurry
Maynooth
Rebels in Ireland Offer Surrender Amid Amnesty Talks
Reports from Ennistorthy indicate rebels near Cartickrita seek amnesty under humane proclamation. Dublin forces move to enforce moderation as riots flare in Kildare Meath Wicklow. clashes yield executions and prisoners. Soldiers patrol Rathfarnham and Naas with sporadic gunfire and loot. Authorities warn against pressing market cars and preside over arrests of Arrears figures.
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Ennistorthyit
Cartickrita
Co Asgitt
Dunpas
Kildare
Meath
Wicklow
Tarragh Hill
Cloncurry
Dublin
Luttrell
Se Town
Rathfarnham
Naas
Neas
Newtown Mount Kennedy
Ireland
Kildaré
Wexford
Bexesteun
Musquetry
Marl
Bardugh-Green
Oo Ee - Tt
Dawson
Rowaxp Crooxrsuank Keaney
Royal Exchange
Newgate
Carty
Turgary
Ballingale
Murray
Dafy
Drogheda
Royal observations and society notes from Windsor and Dublin
Yesterday the King and Princesses attended divine service at St George's Chapel Windsor. The sermon was preached by the Bishop of Norwich. The Princess of Waves hosted an entertainment at Blackheath for nobility, including Lord Gworr and Lady Wit. A visit to the Earl and Countess of Uxbridge occurred near Sunning Hill. Arms were shipped from the Tower to Lisbon aboard an armed store-ship. Over 1,2001 subscribed at a Dublin charity sermon for widows and orphans. A late incident in New Gravel Lanes Ratcliff Highway led to wounds from a rough brawl. Warrants issued for suspects. The Triton was robbed at Lime Kiln Chain. A fire at Epham consumed stables and out-buildings after a candle left in a coachman’s room.
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St. George’s Chapel
Windsor
Norwich
Princess of Waves
Blackheath
Fele
Gwvorr
Evy
Carncart
Uxsrrpes
Thair
Sunning Hill
Tower
Enivoy
P’almeeipda
Portsmouth
Lisbon
Dublin
Kirwan
Buckincuam
Herrrorp
Ganig
Seggman
Ratcliff
Rebels from Rathdrum Try To Reach Hoist at Blackmore Hill
A July 8 report describes a large party of rebels nicknamed flying, posing as wives of Kildare rebels to gather intel on the leaders. They rode with wounded comrades shared between two escorts, one man wearing an orange ribbon marked for murder. Their famine driven condition left them devouring offal and carrion along the road as they moved toward Seven Churches and Blackmore Hill to join General Hoist.
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Rathdrum
Jaigs Durr
Widenén
Canaan
Kildare
Liberty Granted in Jury9 Case and Botany Bay Departures
Mrs Awrte’s trial attracted wide notice as the Court Martial’s transportation sentence for life and 5000 fine were annulled. The perjured witness was exposed and 25 others were discharged toward Botany Bay. Arthur is reimbursed, must provide security for 500 pounds, and reside in England during the war. All arrivals must announce residence to the Commanding Officer and travel requires a passport.
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Limerick
Arthur
England
Gun-boat officers in dispute end in fatal duel
On Tuesday Lieutenant Linx of the Grace gun-boat and Lieutenant Dawson of another gun-vessel went ashore at Sheernets. A dispute arose and Mr. Millie, stepping from the boat, was slain as the other officer drew his hanger. Millie died instantly. The deceased left a widow and two young children. Dawson is in custody.
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Mr Linx
Grace
Dawson
Millie Flepping
Jury verdict in Chatfield case over indulgence payment
In London before Lord Kenyon and a merchant jury, Allan Chatfield sued to recover 14541 pounds 14 shillings and 8 pence plus interest after paying a bill drawn on Luard and Co. The court found for the plaintiff, holding the drawer could recover the money paid under misapprehension despite the indulgence granted to Luard and Co. The verdict, including interest, favored Chatfield.
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Externe
Giles
Allan Charield
Rodney
Sward
Paxigg and Co
Trico Batt Indiaman
Evard and Co
Chatfield
Luard
Dee
Luard and Co
Mn E
Mont
England
Gibbs
Kenyon
La&s
Fishermen Land Large Shark Near Troon on Black Rock
At Black Rock near the Troon fishermen hauled a notably large shark ashore. It offered little resistance on the sandy beach. Hours later a bystander inspected the carcass, opened its belly with a knife, and found several living young sharks about a foot long inside.
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Black Rock
Troon
Lavender Water Fragrance Promoted by Steel’s Trade
Widespread approval for Steel's Lavender Water spurs competition. Admonitions urge buyers to direct servants to 155 Catherine Street, Somerset place, to avoid misattribution. Steel offers 40s per dozen with a minimum six bottles, selling wholesale and retail. true King's Honey Water priced at 4s.6d per bottle.
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Domabe
Somerset
Spilsbury Antiscorbutic Drops Promoted in Historic Ad
An old advertisement touts Spilsbury’s Antiscorbutic Drops as a universal health remedy. It claims 28 years of cures for nervous and rheumatic issues and blood purification, offering bottles in moulded form with King’s patent branding at a Dispensary in Yo13 square and Lowrard Country. The note promises care and advice for a guinea fee, citing over 29,706 relieved patients, including the incurable.
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Boeip
Spilsbury
Lowrard
Guinea
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New York
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la Stine
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Lamb
Dartmouth
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Bovingdon
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John
Malam
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Ilminster
Somersetshire
George Langdon
Long-acre
John Williamson
Fleet
Lincolnshire
Draper
Howe
Sheffield
N. Berry
Hey-End
Yorkshire
Clothier
Clifton
Gloucestershire
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London
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Triton
Bishop
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